interventionist

British

/ ˌɪntəˈvɛnʃənɪst /

adjective

of, relating to, or advocating intervention, esp in the affairs of a foreign country

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noun

an interventionist person or state

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Other Word Forms

interventionism noun

Example Sentences

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Tina Padilla, a longtime gang interventionist, has her own theories.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

Chief executive Todd Greenberg has suggested a more interventionist approach might be needed, with shorter Tests "bad for business".

From Barron's • Dec. 29, 2025

He also continued to press his dark view of international threats and his interventionist leanings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025

Gabbard, another military veteran, has routinely opposed American interventionist foreign policy.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2025

It has now crowned its "interventionist" campaign by a "John Bull number," the most generous and graceful tribute ever paid to England by the American Press.

From Mr. Punch's History of the Great War by Graves, Charles L. (Charles Larcom)

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